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DIY Face Masks: Neem Mask

This is hands down my ultimate face mask. EVER. Keeps my skin clear, makes it glow, removes blemishes, and fades scars. What more can one ask of a face mask? It contains turmeric and neem; both of which have powerful antibacterial properties. If you live in the UK neem powder is readily available from Asda/Tesco (in the face wash/ toiletries section, or online from Amazon, but it is cheaper instore), if you are from South Asia then you can use freshly crushes neem leaves and from the US it's readily available on Amazon.

I really don't get along with the "besan" mask that's popular from South East Asia, I don't like besan/chickpea flour/ garbanzo flour on my skin and don't feel like it does anything so I made my own based upon that.

This mask has tendency to stain your face so I would not try this on the day of an event and if it does stain rub some almond/olive/coconut oil on your face with a cotton pad and it should come right off. If any of you have ever had neem juice you know how disgusting it tastes and if you get this mask on your lips do not lick it as it tastes FOUL. Neem is just so bitter, but applied topically it does wonders for one's skin.